Financial Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join the finance team in Borehamwood. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of circa £55k along with a 10% bonus. The successful candidate will lead month-end and year-end closes, prepare management accounts, and enhance financial systems. Candidates must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong technical skills and available to start within one month. Future growth opportunities are available within the business.

Benefits

10% bonus

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Available within 1 month or less.
• Strong technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end & year-end close, ensuring accurate journals.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Produce Management Accounts for designated entities.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and train a Financial Assistant.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Financial Accountant - Borehamwood (Hybrid) – Circa £55k, 10% Bonus

Our client is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to join their growing finance team in Borehamwood. This is a brilliant opportunity to take real ownership, drive improvements, and play a key role in a fast-moving business. Future growth will also be on offer within the business.

Candidates must be on a maximum of 1 month’s notice (or sooner).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end & year‑end close, ensuring accurate journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets etc.)
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Review expenses to ensure accurate accruals
• Track costs, analyse variances & assess product profitability
• Produce Management Accounts for designated entities
• Complete quarterly VAT returns (4 trading companies) & train a Financial Assistant
• File confirmation statements and oversee preparation
• Enhance financial systems, controls & processes
• Support external audits and respond to queries promptly
• Provide insights & recommendations to senior management
• Handle expense queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Run weekly payment batches
• Manage cashflow forecasting

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Available within 1 month or less
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Analytical, detail‑focused and proactive
• Confident communicator who enjoys improving processes

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